HB 1438-FN (2000): relative to transportation of children for involuntary emergency admissions.

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HB 1438-FN (2000)

relative to transportation of children for involuntary emergency admissions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 231

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2000. The committee held work sessions on February 16, 2000 and March 8, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 18, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2000, making it Chapter 231 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2000, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • February 16, 2000, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 8, 2000, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • May 8, 2000, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ5, p98
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • February 2, 2000: Hearing Feb 2 10:30 RM208,LOB
  • February 16, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 16 11:30 RM208,LOB
  • March 8, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 8 2:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 15, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 23 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 15, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3718}; HC23, p707
  • March 23, 2000: Passed with Am; HJ26, p810-811 + 851
  • March 23, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Public Institutions , Health & Human Services
  • May 8, 2000: Hearing May 8, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m
  • May 17, 2000: Committee Report; Ought to Pass; 5/18/00; SC30
  • May 18, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled; HJ46, p1498
  • June 1, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/1/2000 Eff: 1/1/2001 Chap: 0231

Laws It Would Change

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